inebriated

• 正式或诙谐用语，指因饮酒而醉的状态。

A formal or humorous term for being drunk or intoxicated by alcohol.

1. Drunk or intoxicatedB2formal

   Under the influence of alcohol, resulting in impaired physical and mental control.

   醉酒的

   • The police arrested the driver for being inebriated.
   • He was visibly inebriated after the party.
   • She became inebriated after only a few drinks.

   同义词drunkhammeredintoxicatedplasteredsloshedsousedtipsywasted

   反义词sober

• 使某人醉，或使某人陶醉、迷糊（书面或旧时用语）。

An archaic or formal verb meaning to make someone drunk or intoxicate.

1. Intoxicate with alcoholC1formal

   To cause someone to become drunk by consuming alcoholic beverages.

   使醉

   • The strong wine quickly inebriated the guests at the party.
   • He was inebriated after only a few glasses of whiskey.
   • The bartender refused to serve anyone who appeared already inebriated.

   同义词befuddlebesotfuddleintoxicatesouse

   反义词sober

2. Fill with sublime emotionC2formal

   To overwhelm or fill someone with intense joy, excitement, or ecstasy.

   使陶醉

   • The beauty of the sunset inebriated her senses completely.
   • He was inebriated by the thrill of victory.
   • The music inebriated the crowd, lifting their spirits to a euphoric state.

   同义词elateelectrifyenraptureexhilarateintoxicatethrilltransportuplift

3. Become drunk or drink excessivelyC1formal

   To drink alcohol to the point of intoxication or to engage in excessive drinking.

   喝醉

   • He tends to inebriate at social gatherings, much to his friends' concern.
   • They inebriated themselves on cheap wine during the celebration.
   • It is unwise to inebriate before an important meeting.

   同义词boozecarouseguzzlesoaksouseswilltipple

   反义词abstaindrysober